[SIMCHASE] Season 12: Desert Duel!

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[SIMCHASE] Season 12: Desert Duel!

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These events follow the same pattern since SimChase Season 2 (Except Season 9). While the tasks have changed, the numbers of sims, items, times and costs remained the same. Therefore we have prepared this topic for the whole Season already, just without detailed tasks.

If you want you can skip tasks at the menu or shorten tasks at the sim. Both amounts are mentioned in brackets behind the tasks. The costs at the sim will go down a while after starting the task, the lowest amount is 9 SP.

Of course it's always possible that the developers build in changes. We will only find out when the episodes appear in our games. Therefore, all information without guarantee!

"Desert Duel" is the 12th SimChase event.. It’s a 7-day event starting from Tuesday 24th March (AEST)
:!: After opening the game and tapping "Start Chase" the following episodes will start at the same time every day.
To start the event check in with SimChase's hirsute host Kam Ham at the Nightclub.

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Note:
Numbers of sims, clues or items to be found and costs may vary. (Probably depends on the game-level and if you have purchased the boost.)
The times mentioned in the game are based on 3-star-objects.
Some tasks can be done by preteens.

Episode 1 Challenges

1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 8 Sims 3 hours - (10 SP skip at Menu /)
3) 1 Sim 6 minutes - (2 SP skip at Menu / 9 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! Learning higher Mastery levels take less time!
  • Cost May Vary
    Expert - 2 hours; §300,583 - (10 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
    Master - 1 hour 42 minutes; 11 SP - (10 SP skip at Menu)
    Grandmaster - 30 minutes; 12 SP - (10 SP skip at Menu
5) 1 Sim 6 minutes - (5 SP skip at Menu / 9 SP at Sim)
6) 1 Sim 6 minutes - (5 SP skip at Menu / 9 SP at Sim)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds

Skipping the episode would cost 52 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.

Episode 2 Challenges

1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 9 Sims 3 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / ) (Preteens are not allowed to craft cappuccinos)
3) 1 Sim 1 hour - (3 SP skip at Menu / 13 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning Higher Mastery levels take less time!
  • Cost May Vary
    Expert - 4 hours - §601.166 - (15 SP skip at Menu / 26 SP at Sim)
    Master - 3 hours 24 minutes - 22 SP - (15 SP skip at Menu)
    Grandmaster - 1 hour - 24 SP - (15 SP skip at Menu
5) 1 Sim 1 hour - (5 SP skip at Menu / 13 SP at Sim)
Edit March 25th:
6) Up to 12 Sims - 24 dust bunnies - 3 hours - Quick Complete to get extra items! - (15 SP skip at Menu / ) (Preteens can do this.)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds

Skipping the episode would cost 78 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.

Episode 3 Challenges

1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 12 Sims 3 hours - (15 SP skip at Menu/) Note: We need trees for this task. Watch out for the star rating!
3) 1 Sim 1 hour - (5 SP skip at Menu / 13 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning Higher Mastery levels take less time!
  • Cost May Vary
    Expert - §390.757 - 2 hours - (15 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
    Master - 14 SP - 1 hour 42 minutes - (15 SP skip at Menu)
    Grandmaster - 15 SP - 30 minutes - (15 SP skip at Menu)
5) 1 Sim 6 hours - (10 SP skip at Menu / 35 SP at Sim)
6) 1 Sim 1 hour - (10 SP skip at Menu / 13 SP at Sim)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds

Skipping the episode would cost 75 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.

Episode 4 Challenges

1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 12 Sims 1 hour - (15 SP skip at Menu /) (Preteens won‘t cook at a stove.)
3) 1 Sim 2 hours - (5 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning Higher Mastery levels take less time!
  • Cost May Vary
    Expert - 4 hours - §420.816 - (15 SP skip at Menu / 26 SP at Sim)
    Master - 3 hours 24 minutes - 15 SP - (15 SP skip at Menu)
    Grandmaster - 1 hour - 16 SP - (15 SP skip at Menu)
5) 1 Sim 6 hours - (10 SP skip at Menu / 35 SP at Sim)
6) 1 Sim 1 hour - (10 SP skip at Menu / 13 SP at Sim)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds

Skipping the episode would cost 75 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.

Episode 5 Challenges

1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 24 Sims 3 hours - (25 SP skip at Menu / ) (Preteens can do this.)
3) 1 Sim 4 hours - (15 SP skip at Menu / 26 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning Higher Mastery levels take less time!
  • Cost may vary
    Expert - 3 hours - § 1,202,332 - (35 SP skip at Menu / 22 SP at Sim)
    Master - 2 hours 33 minutes - 44 SP - (35 SP skip at Menu)
    Grandmaster - 45 minutes - 48 SP - (35 SP skip at Menu)
5) 1 Sim 5 hours - (10 SP skip at Menu / 31 SP at Sim) (Extra option at TV. Watch out für the SimChase icon.)
6) Up to 12 Sims - 24 items - 3 hours - Quick Complete to get extra items! - (35 SP skip at Menu / ) (Preteens can do this.)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds

Skipping the episode would cost 140 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.

Episode 6 Challenges

1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 16 Sims 2 hours - (35 SP skip at Menu /) (Preteens can do this.)
3) 1 Sim 3 hours - (10 SP skip at Menu / 22 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning higher mastery levels take less time!
  • Cost may vary
    Expert - 6 hours - § 601,166 - (35 SP skip at Menu / 35 SP at Sim)
    Master - 5 hours 6 minutes - 22 SP - (35 SP skip at Menu)
    Grandmaster - 1 hour 30 minutes minutes - 24 SP - (35 SP skip at Menu)
5) 1 Sim 3 hours 30 minutes - (10 SP skip at Menu / 24 SP at Sim)
6) 1 Sim 3 hours - (10 SP skip at Menu / 22 SP at Sim)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds

Skipping the episode would cost 120 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.

Episode 7 Challenges

1) 1 Sim 2 hours - (20 SP skip at Menu / 18 SP at Sim)
2) 28 Sims 3 hours - (50 SP skip at Menu /) (Preteens can do this.)
3) 1 Sim 3 hours - (25 SP skip at Menu / 22 SP at Sim)
4) Mastery! - Learning Higher Mastery levels take less time!
  • Cost may vary
    Expert - 4 hours; § 1,502,915 - (30 SP skip at Menu / 26 SP at Sim)
    Master - 3 hours 24 minutes; 55 SP - (30 SP skip at Menu)
    Grandmaster - 1 hour; 60 SP - (30 SP skip at Menu)
5) 1 Sim 6 hours - (30 SP skip at Menu / 35 SP at Sim)
Edit March 30th
6) Up to 12 Sims - 36 items - 3 hours. Quick Complete to find extra items! - (40 SP skip at Menu /) (Preteens can do this.)
7) 1 Sim - 5 seconds

Skipping the episode would cost 195 SP, this amount will go down after every completed/skipped task.
Last edited by ErinPW on 30 Mar 2020, 07:49, edited 8 times in total.
Reason: Episode 7 - task 6 has been changed from 54 to 36 items
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Re: [SIMCHASE] Season 12: Desert Duel!

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We‘ll post screenshots of the prizes later in this post.
Screenshots of the prizes in home store will follow as they appear in my game.
Edit:
Here are the screenshots.

Episode 2
Episode 2
Episode 2
At home store:
At home store.
At home store.


Episode 5
Episode 5
Episode 5
At home store:
At home store.
At home store.


Episode 7 / Grand Prize
Grand Prize - 1/3
Grand Prize - 1/3
At home store:
At home store.
At home store.


Boho hairstyles for adult sims
Grand Prize - 2/3
Grand Prize - 2/3

Outfit for male teens
Grand Prize - 3/3
Grand Prize - 3/3
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Now that my country is going into lockdown and my workplace is closed for a month after today, I literally have no reason to NOT complete this SimChase lol.
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Episode 2
The Firemonkeys have lowered the amount of items to be found in task 6. It‘s now 24 dust bunnies instead of 36 in former chases :)
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Re: [SIMCHASE] Season 12: Desert Duel!

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Hello!

I have a question regarding these challenges. Is the other contestant a real sim created by a real user?

Thanks :)
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calleighwolfe wrote: 25 Mar 2020, 15:43 Hello!

I have a question regarding these challenges. Is the other contestant a real sim created by a real user?

Thanks :)
The rival isn‘t a real player. According to other players reports they allways need the full 24 hours and if you can use a roadblock, the time will be added to those 24 hours. Though, most times the spin may give simoleons or monument resources :?
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I wish there was an option to not participate in the chase! I really don't want to get a message in a few days saying I lost something I didn't even want to do.
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chamilet wrote: 25 Mar 2020, 17:03 I wish there was an option to not participate in the chase! I really don't want to get a message in a few days saying I lost something I didn't even want to do.
...and an option to delay it a little. I’m working toward a super baby and I randomly woke up earlier than usual yesterday. I figured I’d set some tasks right? But noooo, I couldn’t get my super baby stuff going unless I wanted to start the chase clock. I don’t want to do that until a more rational 9 o’clock, maybe after I’ve fed the dogs. So, because of stoopit monkeys I lost a good opportunity to get a little ahead. Thanks a bunch #@%&*. :evil:
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Yes, it would be nice if timer started when you checked in at nightclub. A few times ago, I woke up in the night and couldn't sleep so decided to play SFP a bit. Because I opened my game, my simchase day started at 2am that time 🙄
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Episode 5
Like they did in episode 2, the Firemonkeys have also lowered the amount of items to be found in task 6. It‘s now 24 items instead of 36 in former chases :)
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